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Sheraton employees and union representatives from Boston's Local 26 sat in on a March 23 City Council meeting, where councilors unanimously passed a resolution opposing the conversion of hotel rooms into permanent dormitories. Photo courtesy of UNITE HERE Local 26.

Sheraton hotel workers, Northeastern students petition against creation of residence halls in Sheraton Hotel

Grace Comer, campus editor April 15, 2022

Northeastern students joined together with Sheraton hotel employees to create a petition in protest of the creation of permanent dormitories in the Sheraton Boston Hotel, a move that could result in the loss of over 100 union jobs for the hotel employees.  The Sheraton Boston...

Northeastern's Ukrainian Culture Club hosted a vigil April 7 to commemorate the lives lost in the war. At the opening of the vigil, candles were arranged at the Krentzman Quad in the form of the tryzub, Ukraine's coat of arms. Photo courtesy of Terenia Hankewycz.

Ukrainian students ask Northeastern for support during the war at home

Alexis Zacharakos, news correspondent April 12, 2022

On March 4, 13 students affiliated with the Ukrainian Cultural Club and Russian Speaking Club at Northeastern University signed an email to administrators across the university, asking for help and support amid the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The plea was met with no response,...

At the March 30 Open Classroom event, panelists discussed ways the Northeastern and other urban institutions can support the communities around them. Photo courtesy of Hoai Quach.

Myra Kraft Open Classroom speakers advise investment in local communities to combat economic injustice

Isabella Ratto, news correspondent April 12, 2022

The sixth installment of the Spring 2022 Myra Kraft Open Classroom speaker series, put on by Northeastern’s School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Social Impact Lab, was held on Wednesday, March 30. The program began in 2015 and covers a new topic each semester....

The ‘spray paint rock,’ outside of Ryder Hall, was covered with pop-up tents on Wednesday morning to protect the Ukrainian flag painted on it.

Rock in Centennial Common painted in support of Ukraine covered with symbol believed to be synonymous with support for Russia

Sonel Cutler and Grace Comer April 6, 2022

On Tuesday, a rock in Centennial Common that had been spray painted blue and yellow in support of Ukraine was defaced with a symbol that members of the Ukrainian Culture Club believed to be a ‘Z’ that is used by civilians to show support for Russia’s military action in...

Students enter the Cabot Testing Center Feb. 18. Effective May 6, Northeastern will no longer offer PCR testing.

Northeastern to discontinue PCR testing at end of semester

Marta Hill, editor-in-chief April 4, 2022

Northeastern will announce Tuesday morning that it will no longer offer PCR COVID-19 testing on any campus, effective May 6.  In a message to the university community, that The News obtained a copy of, Provost David Madigan and Chancellor Ken Henderson explained that the...

The local members of the American Cancer Society brought the Relay for Life back to Matthews Arena March 25, 2022. The event raised over $150,000 for cancer research and support. Photo courtesy of Jessica Richards.

Relay for Life returns in person, raises money for cancer research

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent April 3, 2022

With cancer currently ranked as the second leading cause of death in the United States and research suffering delays and setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight against cancer is more important than ever. Each year, the American Cancer Society, or ACS, puts on its largest...

Angelica Jorio (left) speaks at a March 10 SGA presidential debate. Jorio and Sebastian Chávez (center) will will take up the offices of President and Executive Vice President, respectively, on July 1st, 2022.

Jorio-Chávez slate wins 2022 SGA election by executive board overruling

Clara McCourt and Grace Comer March 31, 2022

Angelica Jorio and Sebastian Chávez of the Jorio-Chávez slate replaced Rhea Tipnis and Abigail Sodergren of the New Horizons slate as student body president elect and executive vice president elect, respectively, according to a statement by the Student Government Association’s...

At the March 10 debate prior to elections, presidential candidate Rhea Tipnis (right) and executive vice presidential candidate Abigail Sodergren (left) presented their platform as the New Horizons slate.

New Horizons slate wins 2022 SGA elections by secret ballot vote in senate

Grace Comer, campus editor March 29, 2022

Following an emergency secret ballot vote in the Student Government Association meeting Monday night, Rhea Tipnis and Abigail Sodergren of the New Horizons slate were elected as the newest student body president and executive vice president, respectively.  While most Student...

International Village, alongside East Village, is one of the dorms that will see new beds added this summer as part of Northeastern's broader plan to accommodate the increased student body.

Northeastern to reduce guaranteed upperclassman housing for incoming, future students

Andy He, news correspondent March 28, 2022

With the recent uptick in enrollment, Northeastern has changed its housing policy to accommodate the growing size of the student body. Beginning Fall 2023, Northeastern will only guarantee first and second-year housing for incoming classes, while accommodations will still be...

Students at the Asian American Community Conference March 6.

Asian American community advocates for new faculty hires, creation of Asian American studies program

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor March 27, 2022

Late last month, members of the Northeastern University Asian American community leaders sent a letter to two academic deans hoping to establish a stronger foundation for the existing Asian studies program at Northeastern. The letter, which was sent Feb. 28 to Dean Uta Poiger...

Crime Log: Thursday, March 17 to Friday, March 25

Crime Log: Thursday, March 17 to Friday, March 25

Alexis Santoro, news staff March 27, 2022

Thursday, March 17 10:15 a.m.  Officers were flagged down about an individual kicking the ATM machine in Ruggles. Transit Police, or TPD, assumed jurisdiction.  10:30 a.m.  A caller reported an individual was attempting to damage vehicles on Columbus Avenue. The...

Northeastern students filled Centennial Common March 11 as they gathered to protest recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Northeastern student walkout protests against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Alexa Grayson, news staff March 23, 2022

Northeastern students came together at Centennial Common March 11 to protest recent anti-LBGTQ+ legislation in the “Queer Walkout.”  The walkout, which mirrored similar protests throughout the nation, was in response to Florida’s recent bill, “Parental Rights in Education,”...